US President Donald Trump has reportedly called a national security meeting to review the evolving situation with Iran, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate following fragile ceasefire efforts.
According to US media reports, senior administration officials are expected to attend the high-level meeting, where possible next steps regarding Iran, including military and diplomatic options, are likely to be discussed.
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Those expected to participate include Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump is sitting down with his national security team to figure out the next move on Iran after talks completely deadlocked.
This was after the Oval Office meeting, and the generals were already waiting for him in there.
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 11, 2026
The meeting comes amid growing uncertainty over the future of recent de-escalation efforts. Trump has previously stated that the ceasefire with Iran is “on life support,” suggesting major disagreements remain unresolved.
Reports citing unnamed US officials claim Trump is increasingly inclined toward taking stronger measures to pressure Tehran into offering concessions over its nuclear programme.
Among the options reportedly under discussion are the revival of “Project Freedom” or additional military strikes targeting remaining strategic sites in Iran.
No official confirmation has been issued regarding any final military decision, and the White House has not publicly detailed the agenda of the meeting.
The latest developments have intensified concerns over renewed conflict in the Middle East, with markets already reacting to uncertainty surrounding regional stability and the security of key oil shipping routes.
Trump has repeatedly linked pressure on Iran to limiting its nuclear ambitions and has argued that only the United States and China possess the technical capacity to recover or secure certain nuclear materials referenced in recent discussions.
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Any escalation could have broad geopolitical and economic consequences, particularly for global energy markets already affected by instability in the region.
The meeting is being closely watched by international observers as Washington weighs its next move in a conflict that has already heightened tensions across the Middle East. Further announcements are expected following the conclusion of the national security discussions later today.